1. Where is the National Institute of Sports (NIS) located?
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A) New Delhi
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B) Patiala, Punjab
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C) Bengaluru, Karnataka
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D) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B) Patiala, Punjab
2. What is the primary role of the Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
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A) Academic research in sports sciences
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B) Promoting sports infrastructure
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C) Managing water sports in India
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D) International cricket development
Answer: B) Promoting sports infrastructure
3. Where is the Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IGIPESS) situated?
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A) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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B) Patiala, Punjab
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C) New Delhi
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D) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: C) New Delhi
4. The National Cricket Academy (NCA) is located in which city?
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A) Patiala, Punjab
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B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
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C) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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D) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Answer: B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) is a deemed university situated in which state?
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A) Telangana
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B) West Bengal
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C) Madhya Pradesh
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D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
6. Tata Football Academy (TFA) is located in which city?
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A) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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B) Kolkata, West Bengal
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C) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
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D) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer: C) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
7. Where is the Gopichand Badminton Academy situated?
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A) Hyderabad, Telangana
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B) Pune, Maharashtra
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C) Kolkata, West Bengal
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D) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS) is located in which city?
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A) Bengaluru, Karnataka
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B) Patiala, Punjab
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C) Kolkata, West Bengal
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D) Goa
Answer: C) Kolkata, West Bengal
9. National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) focuses on the promotion of which sports in India?
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A) Football
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B) Badminton
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C) Water sports
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D) Cricket
Answer: C) Water sports
10. Where is the Army Sports Institute (ASI) located?
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A) Goa
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B) New Delhi
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C) Pune, Maharashtra
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D) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Answer: C) Pune, Maharashtra
11. Where is the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) located?
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A) Bengaluru, Karnataka
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B) Goa
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C) New Delhi
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D) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer: B) Goa
12. What is the primary role of the National Boxing Academy located in Rohtak, Haryana?
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A) Football development
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B) Cricket coaching
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C) Boxing talent development
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D) Athletics training
Answer: C) Boxing talent development
13. Which cricket competition is known for its Twenty20 format and franchise-based teams representing different cities?
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A) Ranji Trophy
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B) Indian Premier League (IPL)
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C) Duleep Trophy
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D) Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Answer: B) Indian Premier League (IPL)
14. What makes the Ranji Trophy significant in Indian cricket?
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A) Franchise-based teams
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B) Limited overs format
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C) First-class cricket competition
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D) International participation
Answer: C) First-class cricket competition
15. Which football competition is recognized as the top-tier professional football league with franchise-based teams from across India?
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A) I-League
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B) Santosh Trophy
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C) Durand Cup
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D) Indian Super League (ISL)
Answer: D) Indian Super League (ISL)
16. What is the significance of the I-League in Indian football?
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A) Traditional football league
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B) Youth development league
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C) Beach football competition
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D) Women's football league
Answer: A) Traditional football league
17. Which league is responsible for promoting and popularizing field hockey, India's national sport?
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A) Indian Premier League (IPL)
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B) Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)
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C) Hockey India League (HIL)
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D) National Games of India
Answer: C) Hockey India League (HIL)
18. The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is known for:
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A) Professional cricket league
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B) Modernizing and popularizing kabaddi
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C) Wrestling talent showcase
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D) Youth football development
Answer: B) Modernizing and popularizing kabaddi
19. Which competition showcases a wide range of sports and talents from across the country in a multi-sport event format?
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A) Pro Wrestling League (PWL)
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B) National Games of India
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C) Khelo India Youth Games
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D) Indian Super League (ISL)
Answer: B) National Games of India
20. What is the primary focus of the Khelo India Youth Games?
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A) Multi-sport event for youth
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B) Professional wrestling league
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C) Cricket talent development
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D) Beach volleyball competition
Answer: A) Multi-sport event for youth
21. What is the significance of the Indian Grand Prix (Athletics)?
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A) Platform for cricket talent development
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B) Provides a platform for Indian athletes to compete at a high level
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C) Focus on promoting football in India
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D) An annual chess competition
Answer: B) Provides a platform for Indian athletes to compete at a high level
22. What is the format of the All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournaments?
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A) Football competition
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B) Badminton competition
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C) Marathon race
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D) Chess tournament
Answer: B) Badminton competition
23. What is the significance of the National Shooting Championship?
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A) Promotes water sports
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B) Brings together top shooters from across the country
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C) International chess championship
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D) Annual cycling event
Answer: B) Brings together top shooters from across the country
24. What is the format of the National Table Tennis Championships?
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A) Swimming competition
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B) Table tennis competition
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C) Archery tournament
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D) Golf championship
Answer: B) Table tennis competition
25. What is the format of the National Judo Championships?
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A) Judo competition
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B) Chess championship
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C) Badminton tournament
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D) Wrestling event
Answer: A) Judo competition
26. What is the objective of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
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A) Recognizes outstanding achievements in sports
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B) Honors outstanding coaches
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C) Highest sporting honor for outstanding achievements in sports
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D) Recognizes lifetime achievement in sports
Answer: C) Highest sporting honor for outstanding achievements in sports
27. When was the Arjuna Award established?
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A) 1985
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B) 2002
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C) 1961
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D) 2009
Answer: C) 1961
28. What is the objective of the Dronacharya Award?
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A) Recognizes lifetime achievement in sports
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B) Encourages sports promotion through CSR
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C) Honors outstanding coaches for their contribution to sports
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D) Recognizes outstanding achievements in sports
Answer: C) Honors outstanding coaches for their contribution to sports
29. When was the Dhyan Chand Award established?
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A) 1991-92
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B) 1985
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C) 2002
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D) 1961
Answer: C) 2002
30. What is the objective of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar?
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A) Encourages sports promotion through CSR
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B) Highest sporting honor for outstanding achievements
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C) Recognizes outstanding achievements in sports
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D) Recognizes lifetime achievement in sports
Answer: A) Encourages sports promotion through CSR
31. When was the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy established?
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A) 1961-62
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B) 1974-75
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C) 1956-57
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D) 1980-81
Answer: C) 1956-57
32. What is the objective of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for Lifetime Achievement?
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A) Honors young sportspersons
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B) Recognizes overall top-performing universities
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C) Honors sportspersons for their lifetime achievements
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D) Encourages sports development through CSR
Answer: C) Honors sportspersons for their lifetime achievements
33. How often are the National Adventure Awards recognized?
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A) Biennially
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B) Quarterly
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C) Annually
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D) Once every four years
Answer: C) Annually
34. What is the objective of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar?
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A) Recognizes universities for sports excellence
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B) Honors sportspersons for their lifetime achievements
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C) Recognizes entities contributing to sports development
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D) Encourages adventure sports
Answer: C) Recognizes entities contributing to sports development
35. What is the role of Khel Gaon in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?
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A) National Adventure Sports Academy
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B) State-level sports training institute
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C) Integrated sports complex hosting national and international events
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D) Deemed university for physical education
Answer: C) Integrated sports complex hosting national and international events
36. What is the significance of the Madhya Pradesh State Championships?
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A) National-level competitions
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B) Showcase of talent in various sports at the state level
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C) International sporting events
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D) School-level competitions
Answer: B) Showcase of talent in various sports at the state level
37. What sports are featured in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPPL)?
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A) Football
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B) Cricket
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C) Badminton
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D) Athletics
Answer: B) Cricket
38. In which categories are awards presented in the Madhya Pradesh State Sports Awards?
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A) Best International Player, Best Team, Best Manager
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B) Best Sportsperson, Best Coach, Best Young Player, Dronacharya Award
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C) Best Athlete, Best Referee, Best Fan
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D) Lifetime Achievement Award, Best Commentator, Best Stadium
Answer: B) Best Sportsperson, Best Coach, Best Young Player, Dronacharya Award
39. What is Dingko Singh's notable achievement in sports?
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A) First Indian athlete to win a medal in the World Athletics Championships
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B) Former Asian Games gold medalist in boxing
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C) Renowned Indian shooter and Arjuna Awardee
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D) Indian female boxer and multiple-time national champion
Answer: B) Former Asian Games gold medalist in boxing
40. Who was the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the World Athletics Championships?
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A) Anju Bobby George
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B) Arjun Singh
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C) Nikhat Zareen
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D) Aparna Popat
Answer: A) Anju Bobby George